The weather in October in British Columbia
It's cool in October in British Columbia with an average temperature of 14°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 17°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 7°C and 10°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October for British Columbia, Canada. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 23°C in 2022, British Columbia reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 13°C.
Rainfall amount
In October, there is an average of 84 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in October for British Columbia
Click on any day in October to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in British Columbia. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
October weather comparison
British Columbia | New York | |
---|---|---|
Average temperature | 14°C | 21°C |
Max. temperature | 17°C | 26°C |
Min. temperature | 7°C | -5°C |
Total precipitation | 84 mm | 119 mm |
Rainy days | 12 days | 13 days |
Start of October
The month of October starts in British Columbia with cool temps, averaging around 16°C during the day and nights around 10°C.
Mid October
By mid-October, daytime temps drop to around 15°C, with nights around 10°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in British Columbia is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 8°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 5 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in October in British Columbia, Canada. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in October in British Columbia
Temperature in October in British Columbia over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October in British Columbia, Canada. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in October in British Columbia
Total precipitation in October in British Columbia over the years
Daily UV index in October in British Columbia
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October in British Columbia, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in British Columbia by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for British Columbia. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.